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Signs & Systems of Alzheimer's Dementia

Alzheimer's dementia is a progressive disease that causes deterioration of many critical cells within the brain. The results of this disease manifest in a wide array of signs and symptoms. Although everyone experiences a lapse in judgment or forgets items on a grocery list on occasion, Alzheimer's sufferers are bombarded with these episodes on a regular basis, making managing even the smallest of daily tasks challenging.

  1. Memory loss

    • Forgetting names and important dates are a common symptom of Alzheimer's dementia. Sufferers may repeatedly ask the same question; not remembering the information that was initially conveyed.

    Trouble planning

    • Alzheimer's patients may have new difficulty following plans or solving problems that were not challenging in the past. For example, following a recipe can be extremely challenging for someone struggling with this condition.

    Difficulty completing tasks

    • Those plagued with Alzheimer's dementia often have difficulty completing regular tasks, which were easily accomplished before the onset of the disease. Tasks such as balancing a check book or playing a familiar card game, become too challenging.

    Trouble comprehending visual images

    • Trouble reading, determining distances, or distinguishing between colors is sometimes associated with Alzheimer's dementia.

    Problems speaking or writing words

    • Alzheimer's patients can have difficulty holding or joining a conversation. There may be problems selecting the correct word to relay thoughts.

    Misplacing items

    • Persons with Alzheimer's can have trouble keeping track of belongings; often losing things. Placing objects in strange places is a feature common to the disease. The person may become frustrated and accuse others of stealing from him because he doesn't remember where he put something.

    Poor judgement

    • A person with Alzheimer's may exhibit a lack in judgment, such as going outside in the winter without appropriate attire or donating large amounts of money to solicitors.

    Withdrawal from normal activities

    • Many people with Alzheimer's dementia withdrawal from regular activities, such as socializing, hobbies and work-related activities. This can occur because of a fear of others noticing changes in behavior.

    Mood and personality changes

    • An Alzheimer's sufferer may become anxious, depressed, or angry towards family members or co-workers. She is usually fearful of the changes taking place in her mind, does not understand what is happening and feels insecure about her deteriorating condition.

    Confusion regarding time and place

    • A person with Alzheimer's dementia can often lose track of time or have trouble comprehending something that is not occurring in the present. He may forget where he is or how he came to be there.

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